This week on The Performance Level Podcast, Eric Clermont sits down with Phil Phillipou, a certified mindset coach, author, and youth football coach with over 20 years of experience across the UK, USA, and Spain.

Phil has worked in grassroots academies, professional youth systems, and with individual players at all levels, helping young athletes build confidence, resilience, and sustainable performance habits.

In this episode, we dive into practical tools and strategies athletes can use to strengthen the mental side of their game, including how to manage pressure, build confidence, stay committed when motivation fades, and develop the mindset needed to perform consistently.

Phil also shares why sports psychology should not be treated as something separate from training, but as a central part of long-term athlete development. This conversation is a must-listen for athletes, parents, and coaches who want to build not just better players, but more resilient people.

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